Police issue warning after thieves break into unlocked cars in open garages

(KMOV.com) – Police are warning people about a new crime trend in the St. Louis area.

Authorities said they have seen a rise in break-ins of unlocked cars and thieves stealing from open garages.

Police said a suspect was reported to have walked into a garage along Wild Pigeon Court in O’Fallon, MO and allegedly stole cash, chargers, an iPod and a credit card from an unlocked car parked inside.